Paul Watson

The only language that the Japanese whaling industry understands is economics.

In Ecuador, if I go after an Ecuadoran, I'm in trouble; if I go after a Costa Rican, I'm a hero.

Sustainable fishing is a fraud. It's a marketing term that really means 'business as usual.'

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.